Sex lowers blood pressure and reduces overall stress, according to Scottish research.
Having sex once or twice a week has been linked with higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A, or IgA, which can protect you from getting colds and other infections.
Depending on how acrobatic you are, 30 minutes of sex burns 55 calories or more. It may not sound like much, but it adds up.
While we’ve all seen movies where an old man has a heart attack while getting his groove on in bed, the truth is having sex twice or more a week can actually reduce the risk of a fatal heart attack.
Oxytocin, a hormone released during orgasm, promotes sleep, according to research.
Doing a few pelvic-floor muscle exercises known as Kegels during sex offers a couple of benefits: You will enjoy more pleasure, and you’ll also strengthen the muscles and minimize the risk of incontinence later in life.
Many experts, such as cardiothoracic surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Mehmet Oz, report that having regular sex extends your life by years.
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